Southland Rheumatology Center

04/08/2024

Here's a look into how we diagnose and treat Gout.

If you are experiencing intense joint pain & swelling which may be due to Gout and are seeking an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan, contact Dr. Veena Nayak, M.D. Board Certified Rheumatologist at Southland Rheumatology Center.

03/14/2024

Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. Here's what to know if you have one:

If you are experiencing symptoms of Bone Pain, Muscle weakness or Fatigue and are seeking an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan, contact Dr. Veena Nayak, Board Certified Rheumatologist at Southland Rheumatology Center.

03/12/2024

Adding more anti-inflammatory foods to your diet doesn't have to be bland or expensive. Here's a whole list of foods to include and the benefits they can have:

Check out Southland Rheumatology's blog post about What Is an Anti-inflammatory Diet?

02/22/2024

Dealing with Fibromyalgia can be extremely difficult, but there are a variety of treatment strategies we can use to manage the symptoms and improve your quality of life

Check out Southland Rheumatology's blog post about Unraveling the Best Treatment Strategies for Fibromyalgia

02/16/2024

Early diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis can prevent permanent joint damage and significantly include quality of life for patients

If you are experiencing symptoms of joint pain and are seeking an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan, contact Dr. Veena Nayak at Southland Rheumatology Center.

02/14/2024

Morning stiffness is often associated with arthritis, but there are strategies to manage and minimize the discomfort

Morning Stiffness can happen for a variety of reasons

03/16/2023

Not all arthritis is the same. Learn more about the difference between the two major kinds of arthritis and how they're treated here:

Not all arthritis is the same

03/12/2023

Meet Dr. Veena Nayak!

Dr. Nayak has been a practicing as a Board certified Rheumatologist in the Chicagoland area since 1997.

She received her BSc. in Biomedical Sciences, summa cm laude, and her M.D. through a seven year combined program at City University of New York/State University of New York. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center, affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, and her Rheumatology fellowship at McGill University in Montreal.

Dr. Nayak enjoys caring for her patients and believes in the importance of open communication and patient education. She is dedicated to working closely with each patient to formulate an individualized treatment plan that integrates medication with nutrition and physical therapy to reduce pain, improve mobility and treat the underlying disease process.

Book an appointment with Dr. Nayak today: https://www.southlandrheumatology.com/appointment_request